Kildeer Principal's Message- February 22nd

cougar pride assembly

Kildeer Families,

With the snap of our fingers, another trimester has ended! We could not have concluded on a more celebratory note than with our cougar pride assembly. Today, students wore a specific color for their grade to show some school and grade spirit. 

I've really loved the evolution of our assemblies. Over the past two years, we've worked really hard to have even further staff participation as well as student participation. Thank you to the fabulous staff members that put in the extra time to make today happen. You know who you are!

I also want to thank our students! Part of our program was to ask for audience participation and share something unique about themselves. We circled back to the theme of telling "our story" and appreciating what makes us the same and different. I was blown away by the bravery of our students, standing up in front of over 500 people! 

Parents, if you are reading this, please don't forget to high-five, hug, or fist-bump your child to say how proud we are of each and every student! See below to see one way we celebrated at our assembly!

 


*NEW INFORMATION*

Student Report Card Information
Make a note: Your student's report card will be available for you to access online, NEXT FRIDAY, Mar. 1, after 3 PM. 

To better understand your child's report card scores, please READ MORE about the typical progression of standards-based scores included on District 96 report cards.


*NEW INFORMATION*

Keeping Teens Safe on the Internet is an informational program for all interested parents presented by Stand Strong on Mar. 14 at the  Lincolnshire Village Hall.


*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Parent Communication about Spring Conferences

Spring Conferences are coming on Thursday, March 7th from 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and Friday, March 8th from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.   

Spring Conferences are Collaborative Conferences!  

Collaborative conferences mean that your child will be leading the conference.  The purpose of collaborative conferences is for educators, students and families to discuss, reflect and celebrate student work, and for families to experience school through their child's eyes.  Students have been working hard to prepare for the conference, and we are excited for you to learn about your child’s progress directly from your child!

Teachers will be available in the room as guides and will be available to answer student questions or elaborate on a point a student is making, but we ask that all participants respect that this is the student’s opportunity to lead the conference by sharing progress and reflections about their own learning.  

Please read below to learn specific information about how collaborative conferences will be structured for each grade level.  

Grades EC-2

Families will sign-up for a 15-minute collaborative conference. Grades EC-2 collaborative conferences will be structured with one student in the classroom at a time with the classroom teacher as the guide and the student as the leader of the conference.  

Grades 3-5

Families will sign-up for a 30-minute conference. Grades 3-5 collaborative conferences will be structured with up to 3 students in the classroom at a time.  Student/Family partnerships will sit in a private space to engage in the conference. Classroom teachers and other building staff will be in the classroom to guide the process, but students will lead the conference.  Specials teachers will be in classrooms as guides in addition to the classroom teacher. Students should plan to bring their iPad to the conference.

Grades 6-8

Families will sign-up for a 20-minute conference. Grades 6-8 collaborative conferences will be structured with up to 6 students in the classroom at a time. Student/Family partnerships will sit in a private space to engage in the conference. The grade-level team of teachers will be in the classroom to guide the process, but students will lead the conference.  Exploratory teachers, PE, Health, Spanish and Band and Orchestra teachers will host an exposition of their courses. More information coming soon.  Students should plan to bring their iPad to the conference.

What is the Role of Families during Collaborative Conferences?

  • Provide reinforcement, encouragement, and praise

  • Listen and ask questions

  • Help students look realistically at the quality of work

  • Facilitate student’s self-reflection and goal setting

  • Be a partner in learning

  • See school through their student’s eyes

Questions Families Can Ask During the Collaborative Conference

  • What is your favorite piece of work? Why?

  • Describe your favorite activities or subjects.

  • What experiences at school do you find the most exciting?

  • Are there experiences that frustrate you, if so why?

  • What goals have you set for yourself for this spring?

  • How can I help you at home?

PLEASE CLICK HERE to sign-up for the Spring Collaborative Conferences!

*NOTE* You will need to find the correct teacher name across the top of the screen! 


Band & Orchestra Boosters

From the Band & Orchestra Boosters:

Find the latest information from the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters in their BLOG.


pto logo 

Click HERE to catch up on very important information from our PTO!

  • BINGO BLAST IS TODAY from 5:30-7:30…Sneak Peek at some of our
    Auction Items
  • 5th GRADE VARIETY SHOW Applications Are Due March 5th 
  • Nominating Committee Volunteers Needed
  • 5th Grade Parents: Send in your 5th Grader’s Baby Picture for Yearbook, the
    deadline is fast approaching!

My daughter and her dad have their first father-daughter dance this evening. She will be grooving the night away in a purple, sparkly dress and adorable corsage made just for her! My husband? Naturally, he will be wearing a matching tie and boutonniere. He just doesn't know it yet! 

I'm looking forward to seeing YOU at Bingo Blast tonight. I'll be there calling out bingo numbers with my little guy! What a great way to end our trimester by spending time together as a community! 

Warm Regards,

Principal Vail Kieser

Mrs. Vail Kieser

Principal